Otumoetai, Tauranga

House/petsitter available

Andrea from Bethlehem

Hi there. I am available for house/petsitting from mid October. Have 4 years experience and references should you require them.

Firewood for a Pizza Oven

Rachel from Pyes Pa

Hi there
I want to buy firewood that is suitable for our pizza oven for the coming summer months, I'm having great difficulty locating anything. Particularly interested in tea tree wood or any wood that is fruit tree derived. Cant have wood that has resins or sap or anything like that. … View moreHi there
I want to buy firewood that is suitable for our pizza oven for the coming summer months, I'm having great difficulty locating anything. Particularly interested in tea tree wood or any wood that is fruit tree derived. Cant have wood that has resins or sap or anything like that. Any help would be much appreciated. Happy to collect!! Thanks so much. Rachel 027 295 5961.

OCTOBER SPECIAL

Christine from Body Treatments

Colour up this month with 2 spraytans for $50 phone 5706270

Halloween Tips from the Neighbourly Team

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether you're hitting the street to trick or treat, or staying inside with the the candy bowl by your side - here's some Neighbourly Halloween tips to ensure that this Tuesday is a fun and safe experience for you and your neighbours!

1. Set up a Halloween Group for your street! Plan … View moreWhether you're hitting the street to trick or treat, or staying inside with the the candy bowl by your side - here's some Neighbourly Halloween tips to ensure that this Tuesday is a fun and safe experience for you and your neighbours!

1. Set up a Halloween Group for your street! Plan your Halloween evening with your neighbours to see what time everyone is taking the kids out. You could even co-ordinate matching costumes!

2. Download one of our SPOOKY Neighbourly Halloween posters to stick on your house or letterbox for if:
- You welcome all trick or treaters
- You want trick or treaters to stay away

3. Stay in areas of your neighbourhood that are familiar and are well lit. And although Halloween is supposed to be spooky, be careful not to frighten your elderly neighbours by popping out of the dark!

Stay safe and have fun!

- The Neighbourly Team

Student Available for work

Gina from Otumoetai

Hi Neighbours
I have a tall, healthy strong 17 year old son who is on the look out for work over the summer. He has just completed year 13 at Otumoetai College and is now waiting to start his Bach. Social Work. He has a current up to date CV, his strengths are that he is great with people, has … View moreHi Neighbours
I have a tall, healthy strong 17 year old son who is on the look out for work over the summer. He has just completed year 13 at Otumoetai College and is now waiting to start his Bach. Social Work. He has a current up to date CV, his strengths are that he is great with people, has excellent manners is respectful and is developing awesome leadership skills. We are hopeful that someone will have something for him in return he will work hard for you. Please if anyone has anything available and you would like to meet Tre kindly leave a message and I will get back to you.

Poll: Should this gem be opened to the public or kept as a hard-to-find secret?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from

Hi neighbours,
A dangerous waterfall walk closed to the public for years could soon be open again.
Nestled 30 minutes drive from Tauranga on Omanawa Road sits a not-so-hidden gem that is attracting thousands of visitors each year, despite being closed off to the public for years.
Now Tauranga … View moreHi neighbours,
A dangerous waterfall walk closed to the public for years could soon be open again.
Nestled 30 minutes drive from Tauranga on Omanawa Road sits a not-so-hidden gem that is attracting thousands of visitors each year, despite being closed off to the public for years.
Now Tauranga City Council is considering adding a $2.7m upgrade for the Omanawa Falls to their Long Term Annual Plan to improve accessways and unlock the location.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
So what do you think?

Should this gem be opened to the public or kept as a hard-to-find secret?

• It should be opened to the public
• It should be kept as a hard-to-find secret

Vote View Results

• 70.8% It should be opened to the public
  70.8% Complete
• 29.2% It should be kept as a hard-to-find secret
  29.2% Complete

72 votes

Top gun tinkerer takes flight

Matt Shand Reporter from

The talent of Tauranga inventors is always inspiring to behold. This former Air Force Crewman has turned his home built flight simulator into a business venture giving people the chance to live out their dogfight dreams.

Read More: www.stuff.co.nz...

Oven for Sale

Carol from Otumoetai

Fisher and Paykel 'Paprika' free standing oven, in good condition. Some interior signs of wear nothing major. Everything works except interior light. Ideal for rental accommodation. Phone 0211167568

Price: $100

Free Range Laying Chooks Wanted

Pauline from Pyes Pa

2 Acres Up @ Pyes Pa

Garage Sale Saturday 4th November @ 7am (NO EARLIER)

Emma from Tauriko

Garage Sale Echo Valley Way, Tauriko on Saturday 4th November. All sorts of bits and bobs, push chair, kids car seats, toys, furniture, kitchenware

Negotiable

Announcing Resene Colour your Community! *WIN*

Resene

Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

… View moreNeighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, Colour Your Community lets you paint the town red (or green or blue). Apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project. Apply for paint!

Halloween Survey results revealed!

FreshChoice Omokoroa

Halloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?

We found out that some … View moreHalloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?

We found out that some participants have some pretty wacky costume ideas like; ‘Donald Trump', ‘an inflatable flamingo’ a ‘popcorn vendor’ and ‘grumpy grannies’. Comment below with what you'll be dressing up as this year! More Halloween Facts

Poll: Small Business Owners - What's a fair price FOR YOU?

Joel from Brookfield

Taoist Tai Chi

John from Taoist Tai Chi - Bay of Plenty

Calm down in the run up to Christmas!
6 Week Introductory Course in Tauranga